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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program in reducing stress and fostering mindfulness among higher education students.

June 27, 2026The Journal of General Psychology

The efficacy of mindfulness based interventions in mitigating stress and fostering enhanced mindfulness among higher education students

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SBSonali BindhaniUniversity of Hyderabad SRSanjeevagani RamanjaneyuluUniversity of Hyderabad GGGeetha GopinathUniversity of Hyderabad

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Randomized trial demonstrates reduced stress and enhanced mindfulness in higher education students, suggesting a promising strategy for mental health support.

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program in reducing stress and fostering mindfulness among higher education students.
Experimental design with 50 students randomly assigned to an experimental or control group.
Experimental group participated in weekly mindfulness sessions and daily at-home practices.
Stress and mindfulness were assessed before and after the intervention using established questionnaires.
Significant reduction in stress levels in the experimental group (p = 0.038).
Substantial improvements in all mindfulness dimensions measured (p < 0.001).
Large effect sizes indicating the effectiveness of mindfulness training in enhancing mental health.

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Bindhani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6972aea7db3c195403fd https://doi.org/10.1080/00221309.2026.2687382

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June 27, 2026The Journal of General Psychology

The efficacy of mindfulness based interventions in mitigating stress and fostering enhanced mindfulness among higher education students

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Authors

SBSonali BindhaniUniversity of Hyderabad SRSanjeevagani RamanjaneyuluUniversity of Hyderabad GGGeetha GopinathUniversity of Hyderabad

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Randomized trial demonstrates reduced stress and enhanced mindfulness in higher education students, suggesting a promising strategy for mental health support.

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program in reducing stress and fostering mindfulness among higher education students.
Experimental design with 50 students randomly assigned to an experimental or control group.
Experimental group participated in weekly mindfulness sessions and daily at-home practices.
Stress and mindfulness were assessed before and after the intervention using established questionnaires.
Significant reduction in stress levels in the experimental group (p = 0.038).
Substantial improvements in all mindfulness dimensions measured (p < 0.001).
Large effect sizes indicating the effectiveness of mindfulness training in enhancing mental health.

Cite This Study

Bindhani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6972aea7db3c195403fd https://doi.org/10.1080/00221309.2026.2687382

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